Rev. Patti of the
Buddhist Temple of Chicago wanted us to let readers know that Wednesday morning, there will be a monks procession around Uptown. "About 30 monks from Quang Minh Temple
at Damen and Montrose will be walking in a procession through Uptown,
stopping at
Chua Truc Lam on Wilson and Ashland, then our place The
Buddhist Temple of Chicago (Leland and Broadway), then to Wat
Phrasri-ratana-mahadhatu on Racine and Lawrence, and will end up on
Argyle.
They are doing an ancient Buddhist custom of monks paying an
annual visit to neighboring temples. Anyone is welcome to watch them pay
respects at each temple and donations are appreciated from lay
followers."
Is this happening at a particular time?
ReplyDeleteNo, I posted everything we got.
ReplyDeleteThis must be part of the Buddha's Birthday celebration.
ReplyDeleteA year or so ago I was sitting in the Just Tires on Broadway and I saw a procession of monks walk by. I have to say, it was an incredibly beautiful and even spiritual experience that immediately lifted me out of the tedium associated with dealing with my flat tire. I was sorry I didn't have a camera with me until I realized it was probably better to just stay in the moment and soak in the experience. :)
ReplyDeleteI've stayed at the Wat on Racine before, they usually walk after breakfast around 7:45 or 8
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